Mia's voice turned serious. "Initially, I shared your perspective. However, Ms. Maynard's behavior at the kindergarten was anything but casual.

"If she's intent on escalating tensions with the Lane family, then so be it. I refuse to keep a potential threat near my children. That settles it." With that definitive statement, Mia abruptly ended the call.

She had no intention of giving Raymond any satisfaction.

By the time Dominic intervened, there would be no room for negotiation. Mia knew her brothers cared deeply for her children and wouldn't tolerate any form of mistreatment. After hanging up, Raymond stormed back home, his anger evident.

Upon seeing Raymond return, Luna quickly nudged Asher.

"Dad, look at what they've done to Asher. The Lane family has gone too far. You must stand up for him," she urged.

Raymond's hand swiftly met Luna's cheek with a hard slap. "Luna, look at the chaos you've caused. What nonsense have you been spreading?"

Stunned by the slap, Luna stammered, "B-but Dad, I haven't said a word."

you been using my name to wield influence and intimidate others? Now, Asher is being forced to switch schools because

forced to switch schools? He wasn't the one who started

she added, "But Dad,

"You have no sense of decency. All you ever talk about is my position as

tremendous effort it took for me to reach where I am today? If your words were to

Luna asked, "Did the Lane family

to

could it be that you're intimidated

the Lane family? Not me. It's just not the right time to confront them directly. Anyway, you should begin making arrangements

struggled to contain her frustration, she remained silent in the face of Raymond's anger, simply nodding in acknowledgment. "Dad, what about Asher's birthday

held at Aide

property, if Asher's celebration were to take place there, Alison wouldn't be able to use the venue, and someone would need to assert their authority by

with satisfaction. It appeared she

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